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The number of points on the hyperbola `(x^2)/(a^2)-(y^2)/(b^2)=3` from which mutually perpendicular tangents can be drawn to the circle `x^2+y^2=a^2` is/are (a)0 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

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0

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2

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3

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4

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The correct Answer is:
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Director circle of the circle `x^(2)+y^(2)=a^(2)" is "x^(2)+y^(2)=2a^(2)`.
The semi-transverse axis is `sqrt3a`.
The radius of the circle is `sqrt2a`.
Hence, director circle and hyperbola do not intersect.
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